Nation Dec 22 Most Americans aren't making year-end charitable contributions, poll finds By James Pollard, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
Politics May 19 Watch 7:22 How federal funding cuts have hit nonprofits and the communities they serve A federal judge heard arguments in a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to AmeriCorps. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia argue the administration overstepped its authority in slashing the program. Lisa Desjardins spoke with nonprofit organizations… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Mar 08 Trump orders denial of student loan relief for nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activity Under current rules, nonprofits are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if they focus on certain areas including public interest law, public health or education. Trump’s order appears to target those who work in certain fields at odds… By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Nation Dec 05 Thinking about holiday volunteering? Here's how to make it go the distance Experts explain how your winter holiday volunteering - and donations - can make the greatest impact. By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Nov 23 What to know about the House bill that could punish nonprofits over alleged 'terrorist' ties The House passed a bill Thursday that would empower the Treasury Department to eliminate the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems to be supporting terrorism. A scholar of nonprofits, local governance and civil society explains the outcry over this… By Beth Gazley, The Conversation
Feb 21 Churches and nonprofits ensnared in Georgia push to restrict bail funds By R.J. Rico, Associated Press For years, churches and nonprofits have banded together money to bail out people from jail, often in time for Mother's Day or Father's Day. But these wide-scale initiatives could be significantly restricted, if not criminalized, under a recently passed Georgia… Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 3:53 Why these students in Atlanta are studying sneaker design By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Kaisha Young From A-list celebrities to the average consumer, sneakers have become a symbol of self-expression and culture. In Atlanta, a new program at the Savannah College of Art and Design is helping students get their foot in the door of this… Continue watching
Mar 03 Pandemic puts more than one-third of nonprofits in financial jeopardy By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press More than one-third of U.S. nonprofits are in jeopardy of closing within two years because of the financial harm inflicted by the viral pandemic, according to a study being released Wednesday by the philanthropy research group Candid and the Center… Continue reading
May 01 Sale of internet's dot-org suffix nixed after protests By Tali Arbel, Associated Press After widespread opposition, the organization overseeing internet domain names has voted against the $1.1 billion sale of the dot-org online registry to an investment firm. Continue reading
Dec 25 This teen CEO is empowering young volunteers to give back By Harry Zahn Kenan Pala's idea for Kids4Community came out of his family's experience. He said he learned to volunteer “as soon as I learned to walk.”… Continue reading